Read the following statements and choose the set of correct statements:
In the members of Phaeophyceae,
A: Asexual reproduction occurs usually by biflagellate zoospores.
B: Sexual reproduction is by oogamous method only.
C: Stored food is in the form of carbohydrates which is either mannitol or laminarin.
D: The major pigments found are chlorophyll a, c and carotenoids and xanthophyll.
E: Vegetative cells have a cellulosic wall, usually covered on the outside by gelatinous coating of algin.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. B, C, D and E only
2. A, C, D and E only
3. A, B, C and E only
4. A, B, C and D only
Subtopic:  Pheophyceae: Brown Algae |
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Which classes of algae possess pigment fucoxanthin and pigment phycoerythrin, respectively?
1. Phaeophyceae and Chlorophyceae
2. Phaeophyceae and Rhodophyceae
3. Chlorophyceae and Rhodophyceae
4. Rhodophyceae and Phaeophyceae
Subtopic:  Pheophyceae: Brown Algae | Rhodophyceae: Red Algae and Importance of Algae |
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Which of the following algae contains mannitol as reserve food material?

1. Volvox 2. Ulothrix
3. Ectocarpus 4. Gracilaria
Subtopic:  Pheophyceae: Brown Algae |
 83%
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NEET - 2021
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